Johnson Receives “The Order of the Long Leaf Pine” from Governor

(Wentworth, NC) – Rockingham County’s first Director of the Consolidated Health & Human Services Dept., Larry K. Johnson, recently received “The Order of the Long Leaf Pine” from NC Governor Pat McCrory. The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners and County Manager joined many of Johnson’s staff in congratulating him on this prestigious honor during the Nov. 2nd Board of Commissioners meeting in Wentworth, NC.

“The Order of the Long Leaf Pine” is presented by the Governor to individuals who have a proven record of extraordinary service to the state. Some of the guidelines are contributions to their communities, extra effort in their careers, and many years of service to their organizations.

The Governor confers to Johnson “the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary” and can now “propose the following North Carolina Toast in select company anywhere in the free world:

Here’s to the land of the long leaf pine,
The summer land where the sun doth shine,
Where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great,
Here’s to “down home,” the Old North State!”

Originally from a tiny community outside Mt. Airy named Toast, Johnson attended public schools; received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army as a Vietnam veteran; and worked his way up the ladder serving in the Dept. of Social Services (DSS) in various NC counties. He has been a hospital administrator but spent most of his life as a DSS social worker, administrative officer, and director.

Johnson has a total of 30 years of service to NC; displayed impeccable leadership; served his community; and received numerous state, professional and civic accolades. His educational background includes Appalachian State University, UNC-Wilmington, and UNC-Chapel Hill.

In addition, he has contributed many community service hours sharing his musical talents to support fundraisers for at risk children, youth and families.

Rockingham County Government News Release  •  November 25, 2015  •  Dr. M. Scott, PIO

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